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Shawn Thornton Suspension [VIDEO]: Gary Bettman Upholds Bruins Forward's 15-Game Ban

Suspended Boston Bruins bruiser Shawn Thornton's hopes for a Christmas miracle were dashed when NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Tuesday that he has decided to uphold the tough guy's 15-game suspension, leaving Thornton with a seven day window to contact an independent arbitrator or just take the suspension.